Oh I Want to See Him
Lee Williams & The Spiritual QC's Lyrics
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Pointing souls to Calvary to the crimson flow
Many arrows pierce my soul from without, within
But my Lord leads me on, through Him I must win
Oh, I want to see Him, look upon His face
There to sing forever of His saving grace
On the streets of glory let me lift my voice
When before me billows rise from the mighty deep
Then my Lord directs my bark, He doth safely keep
And He leads me gently on through this world below
He′s a real Friend to me, oh, I love Him so
Oh, I want to see Him, look upon His face
There to sing forever of His saving grace
On the streets of glory let me lift my voice
Cares all past, home at last, ever to rejoice
Oh, I want to see Him, look upon His face
There to sing forever of His saving grace
On the streets of glory let me lift my voice
Cares all past, home at last, ever to rejoice
Lee Williams & The Spiritual QC's's "Oh I Want to See Him" is a gospel song with lyrics that focus on the desire for a deeper connection with God. The song talks about the challenges that the singer faces as they journey through life but also talks about the hope and love that they find through their faith in God. The lyrics make it clear that the singer's ultimate goal is to be in the presence of God and to sing of His saving grace forever.
The first verse of the song sets the tone by describing the singer's journey through life as they point others towards the salvation that can be found at the cross. The second verse talks about how God guides the singer through the trials and tribulations of life, providing safety and comfort along the way. The chorus repeats the desire to see God, to sing of His grace and love, and to finally be home in the presence of the Lord.
The imagery used in the song is powerful and evocative, evoking a sense of longing for a deeper connection to God. The song is a testament to the power of faith and the hope that it can bring even in the midst of difficulty and uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
As I journey through the land, singing as I go
As I continue on my path through life, I sing joyfully and with purpose
Pointing souls to Calvary to the crimson flow
I am leading others towards the place of redemption and the atoning blood of Jesus Christ
Many arrows pierce my soul from without, within
I experience emotional pain from both external and internal forces that pierce my heart
But my Lord leads me on, through Him I must win
Despite the hardships, I know that God is guiding me towards victory and success
When before me billows rise from the mighty deep
When I face challenges that seem insurmountable and overwhelming
Then my Lord directs my bark, He doth safely keep
God steers me safely through these difficulties and protects me
And He leads me gently on through this world below
God guides me gently and tenderly through the challenges of life
He′s a real Friend to me, oh, I love Him so
God is my truest and closest friend, and I cherish my love for Him
Oh, I want to see Him, look upon His face
I long to finally see and gaze upon the face of God
There to sing forever of His saving grace
At that moment, I will sing eternally about the salvation and grace that God has given me
On the streets of glory let me lift my voice
In heaven, I will joyfully and loudly sing praises to God
Cares all past, home at last, ever to rejoice
All my worries and troubles will be gone, and I will finally be at home in the presence of God, rejoicing forevermore
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